Hinduism Basics
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When is the festival celebrated according to the Hindu calendar?

  • During the 15th day of the second month
  • During the 9th day of the first month (correct)
  • During the 25th day of the fourth month
  • During the 20th day of the third month
  • What do followers of Shaivism value?

  • Self-discipline and philosophy (correct)
  • Material wealth and social status
  • Only temples and sacred texts
  • Magic and chanting
  • Who is the supreme deity for Shaktas?

  • Ganesha
  • Lord Shiva
  • Lord Vishnu
  • The Goddess Shakti (correct)
  • What do Shaktas use to summon cosmic forces?

    <p>Chants, magic, and yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is God for the Vaishnavites?

    <p>Lord Vishnu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many manifestations of deities do Smartas have?

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Smartas known for?

    <p>Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do Shaivites worship?

    <p>In temples and through yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lord Shiva known as in Shaivism?

    <p>The Compassionate One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Vaishnavites?

    <p>They have multitudes of saints, temples, and sacred texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the divine mother referred to as in Shaktism?

    <p>The Goddess Shakti</p> Signup and view all the answers

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